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using lcd hdtv as monitor?

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pjfung

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Oct 12, 2005
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Hey everyone,

im planning on purchasing a new display soon enough. I've been looking at the usual suspects for a wide screen (dell, viewsonic, apple) but was wondering about using a 24-30" widescreen LCD HDTV as a monitor for a intel duo mac mini.

are there any advantages or disdvantages to using a lcd tv instead of a proper monitor?
 
A 720p LCD TV will get you 1366x720 pixels whereas a 24" Dell LCD monitor will get you 1920x1200 pixels. That is, the Dell has 2.3 times the resolution of the TV.
 
I have the exact setup youre thinking about, 2405fpw dell and a duo mini. I have the monitor hooked up to an hd cable box, and it's unbelievable! My theory is that most 1080 tv's are really huge, meaning larger pixels, and as this one's only 24" its about as high res as you can get. Really great setup, can't recommend it enough.
 
pjfung said:
Hey everyone,

im planning on purchasing a new display soon enough. I've been looking at the usual suspects for a wide screen (dell, viewsonic, apple) but was wondering about using a 24-30" widescreen LCD HDTV as a monitor for a intel duo mac mini.

are there any advantages or disdvantages to using a lcd tv instead of a proper monitor?
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I'm in the same boat, well I was.

I've decided to go with a Dell 2407 because it has Composite, Component, and DVI. So I can play my GCube, Wii (when its out), and play on my MBP.

I was thinking of getting a LCD TV also because you could get a 32 inch for about the same price as dells 24, but everyone said that the resolution would be alot better on the Dell.

Plus you can split the screen in half and watch TV while leaving your Mac to display email and what not.
 
Oryan said:
A 720p LCD TV will get you 1366x720 pixels whereas a 24" Dell LCD monitor will get you 1920x1200 pixels. That is, the Dell has 2.3 times the resolution of the TV.
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Yeah I would just go with the dell.
 
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